Hey everyone,

I just moved to Saint John, NB last week, and I'm in the market for a used car. I'm specifically looking for something with 'low kilometers', 'Lane Assist', 'AWD', and 'cruise control'— something reliable for Canadian winters.

• Any recommendations on where to look for cars in the area?

• Also, if anyone has advice on models or brands or even dealerships to "avoid", that would be super helpful (gotta dodge any potential lemons! 🤣).

Thanks in advance for any tips or suggestions!

In NS, PEI and Ontario baby items like children's car seats, children's clothing, children's diapers and children's footwear are exempt from the provincial portion of the HST, they get a point-of-sale rebate. New Brunswick should introduce this, it would be helpful to young families.

https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/gi-063/point-sale-rebate-on-childrens-goods.html

The union representing Canada Post workers got the cold shoulder from the new Liberal government of Premier Susan Holt when they repeatedly offered to deliver social assistance cheques during the ongoing strike, according to a local union official.

The union reached out to newly-appointed Minister of Social Development Cindy Miles and other government officials last week, asking them to change course, according to Line Doucet, Moncton local president of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

“We sent multiple emails to the Minister [of Social Development] in Fredericton to try to say that this is deplorable, that you’re making these people go pick up their cheques while we volunteered to go deliver them, and they didn’t change it,” she said. There was no response from Minister Miles, according to Doucet.

The NB Media Co-op has reached out to the Department of Social Development and Canada Post for comment.

The decision to decline the offer originally came last month, when the Progressive Conservatives were still in power under Blaine Higgs, Doucet said.

“There were other Ministers that were also called and approached and told, ‘You still have time to change this because it’s the other government that made the decision, but it’s going to make your government look bad.'”

Progressive Conservative House Leader Margaret Johnson raised the issue during Question Period in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, saying that some people in her riding may have to travel upwards of 70 km for their cheques. “We’re talking about serving vulnerable populations who struggle with transportation and financial insecurity,” she said.

Speaking in the legislature, Minister Miles acknowledged the problem. “I will go back to our department,” she said, adding that conversations had taken place internally over the matter. “We will see what more we can do.”

Doucet, the union president, said it’s ironic to see the Tory opposition raising the issue, because she said the previous Higgs government initially rejected the offer.

https://nbmediacoop.org/2024/11/29/province-repeatedly-ignored-striking-postal-workers-offer-to-deliver-social-assistance-cheques-union/

I got a sleeper car and it's quite comfortable, quiet, and roomier than I expected. I'll take anything if it means not giving Air Canada $1500 for a return flight to MTL 😆

I am new to Canada and some of my Canadian neighbors have been helpful to me. I am thinking of gifting them baked sweet from local shop with a new years greeting card as a way to thank them for their kindness.

1. Should I just leave the gift bag on their steps? Is it a good idea to leave the food out in cold? We are in the city but I don't know if this will create some kind of animal nuisance. I don't think it will fit inside mailbox to leave it there.

2. Or is it better I knock on their door and hand over the gift in person? I am an introvert with social anxiety and I dont know them at all. Plus I don't want to catch them off-guard. I worry talking to them will turn my small gesture into a big deal and that they will feel obliged to gift me back.

We are interested in hiring a local designer to help us develop our logo and some merch. We are based in Saint Andrew’s. If you have a recommendation, please let me know!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/giant-moose-antlers-bow-1.7394944

I notice that most discussions around MTA seem to surround their education and reputation. I know that they have really good liberal arts programs, and I got accepted will be attending next year.

But I’m very curious on what the people and culture there is like. How different would a small university compare SOCIALLY to somewhere big like Dal? Are there any issues with bullying or racism (there was some news that broke in 2020 about how common sexual assault is there).

Are the students there friendly, and would it be easier to make friends there compared to bigger universities? I’m wondering if I would get bored of Sackville or the small number of students. I would love to hear different advices and opinions!

I’d appreciate if you can recommend any names of esthetician who can do great eye lashes, brows etc. I am looking for someone anywhere in Greater Moncton Area. Thanks in anticipation.

I feel like we've been taken for a ride by NB power and it's list of all too friendly companies that always have their palms out looking for a little more cash from th Government cow.

Maintenance companies not fulfilling their duties, EESP contractors milking the programs, high ranking NB power officials giving money to snake oil salesmen and collecting massive bonuses.

Meanwhile the average person is stuck paying the bill, and eating the rate increases.

Legally speaking, could someone pick a date and protest infront of the NB head quarters in Fredericton? What's the process? I see people protesting issues that are happening across the globe all the time but I never see people protesting the problems we have at home.

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RCMP in Sackville(opens in a new tab), N.B., are asking the public for help identifying two people responsible for an assault following a break and enter in Memramcook, N.B., said an RCMP news release(opens in a new tab).

On Nov. 23, police say a man received a notification on his cellphone from his home security system that someone was trying to break his camper on Renaissance Street.

When the man went to the property, police say he was assaulted by a man and a woman.

Dr. Mark McKelvie's comments come amid the province's largest measles outbreak recorded in "several decades," involving mostly people under 19.

Fifty cases of the highly infectious respiratory disease have been confirmed, as of Thursday — all in health Zone 3, which includes Fredericton and parts of the Upper St. John River Valley area, and all linked to an initial travel-related case reported on Oct. 24.

About 28 per cent of kindergarten students failed to provide proof last school year that they were fully immunized against measles and eight other diseases, as required under the Public Health Act. That's up from about 26 per cent the previous year.

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REMEMBER when Anti-vaxxers bullied weak politicians to vote against strengthening mandatory-vaccations for kids - claiming there wasn't any 'evidence' supporting the science?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/mandatory-vaccination-bill-defeated-new-brunswick-1.5617496?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=KaiCable%2Fmagazine%2FBeautiful+New+Brunswick

Hey fellow New Brunswickers. Sorry for the more “real” post this time around but I’m curious as somebody with depression and no real clue what to do about it: how do you deal with mental health issues? An obvious answer would be therapy and I’ve tried it but my family just can’t afford it and our insurance provider doesn’t cover the therapy clinics around here. I don’t really have many friends and I don’t have much to do aside from work, so what works? I want to at least try to put myself on some kind of path of improvement before the seasonal depression kicks in this winter. Thanks.

Heavily guarded at the entrance to Kouchibouguac National Park , HWY 117 is closed in both directions. I asked one of the armed officers why and no reason was given only that the highway would be closed for the next few hours. Anybody know why?

My girlfriend from Toronto is visiting me this Christmas, and she’ll be staying with me for about two weeks. She’s tired of the busy city life and looks forward to peace, quiet, and nature. Since I’m new to New Brunswick(Saint John), I don’t know many places yet.

We’d love to explore small towns or spots with beautiful mountain views and nature. Ideally, we’d like to visit a place to enjoy the scenery and maybe do some light hiking (if the winter trails allow). We don’t own a car, so travelling might be a bit tricky, but we’re happy to use cabs and Maritime Bus to get around.

We’re also planning to try skiing for the first time, so we’d appreciate any recommendations for beginner-friendly ski spots nearby.

Any suggestions for cozy, quiet places to stay, small towns with scenic views, or beginner ski mountains would be amazing.

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone, I’m here looking for some advice about daily life. I’m an international student and have been living in Miramichi for just three months. Back in my hometown, the winter temperatures would only drop to around 0 to -2°C at the lowest, so I only have a theoretical understanding of winter here and no real experience.

Right now, my first priority is to buy a proper winter coat, but I honestly have no idea what qualifies as “proper.” Yesterday, I happened to see a video of someone shopping for clothes at Walmart, and it showed that their winter coats are labeled with the temperatures they’re designed for. I found that very helpful, and I’m planning to check them out this Friday.

What I’d like to know is: Are these temperature labels reliable? Has anyone bought a winter coat from Walmart and found it effective for outdoor activities in the labeled temperature range?

By the way, here’s a bit more about my needs: I don’t have a car, so I usually walk 15 minutes to school and about 1.5 kilometers to the grocery store. That’s the typical amount of time I spend outdoors.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can share!